How much is Disney limiting capacity?

Although the Parks are crowded, the Parks are still operating under a reduced capacity. At the time of publication, we still have yet to hear an exact number when it comes to Park capacity, but that last confirmed number was 35%, which was released in early 2021.



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Yes, you're reading that right, Disney REDUCED capacity during certain holiday periods in the first quarter of fiscal year 2023 (which covered from around October 2nd to December 31st, 2022) by 20% compared to pre-pandemic levels.

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Disney Confirms Full Park Capacity Will NEVER Return, Fans React. Credit: ITM Kelly C. Once Walt Disney World and Disneyland reopened to Guests after temporarily closing due to the ongoing pandemic, the theme parks implemented a new reservation system to help monitor Park capacity called the Park Pass system.

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Even if you're visiting during busy times of the year when the park might reach capacity, you'll be able to come and go to that park as you please throughout the day, even if it's currently closed to Guests who are Park Hopping from another location.

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Long Weekends. There are various long weekends throughout the year. Often times, locals, annual pass holders, or even those just wanting to escape reality head over to the happiest place on earth. Lines are usually longer than normal and the park capacity can reach its limit.

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The Magic Kingdom can allegedly hold more than 100,000 guests, but through phased closures Disney limits park attendance to levels more conducive to guest safety and enjoyment.

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If you're still concerned about the capacity status of a park to which you're considering hopping, the easiest way to find out is by calling Walt Disney World's Park Hopping phone line at (407) 560-5000.

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Disney has a “Park Hopping Hotline” that allows you to make a quick call and check on the current capacity of any park you wish to visit. The number is 407-560-5000.

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You now can only park hop AFTER 2PM. So you'll have to wait until well after lunchtime if you're planning on visiting another park. However, this rule is different for Annual Passholders.

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PUBLISHED: August 9, 2023 at 3:15 p.m. | UPDATED: August 11, 2023 at 10:51 a.m. Disneyland saw attendance rise during the spring and early summer months and visitor spending increase thanks in part to higher ticket prices, according to the latest Disney quarterly report.

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We've already told you what a “Code 101” means, but today, we're here to talk about the dreaded “Code V,” otherwise known as a “protein spill.” What's that? Well…it's Cast Member lingo for when someone vomits.

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Disney After Hours Events are limited-capacity, special-ticketed three-hour events that occur after park closing and are offered at select parks on specific dates for a fee. No park pass reservation or additional theme park admission ticket required!

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The answer is the MagicBand! Your resort reservations are linked to your MagicBands through your My Disney Experience account, and, during Extra Magic Hours, you must scan your MagicBand to enter the park early. Or, during evening Extra Magic Hours, you must scan your MagicBand at any rides or attractions.

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Park Hopping is subject to the park's capacity. Although very, very rare, there may be days when park hopping is not allowed. Guests wishing to check on the status of Park Hopping can dial (407) 560-5000.

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Magic Kingdom: 57,424 guests. Animal Kingdom: 38,054 guests.

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The Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World is the most visiting theme park in the world so one of the other most popular questions we receive is, which day of the week is the slowest at Magic Kingdom? And as a general rule of thumb Tuesdays tend to be the slowest day at Magic Kingdom park.

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There's too much in the park to easily do in a single day. It's probably more of a one-and-a-half or two-day park. That said, this is a one day itinerary post, and there are a few approaches you can take to have one very good nearly perfect day at Magic Kingdom.

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If you plan on park hopping, please know that there is a chance that your desired park might not be available to hop to that day. Theme park reservations do fluctuate, so if you find that the park you initially want to visit is full, check back another time.

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Disney After Hours is a specially ticketed event (meaning it's a ticket that is purchased separate from regular park tickets) that allows people to enter Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom at 7 p.m. and stay until midnight or 1 a.m. (ending time varies by date).

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